Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood

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From a Grain of Wheat [activity]
What to say<br /> <br /> Begin this lesson with a discussion of favorite breads. Which group on the MyPlate has bread in it? What other food is in t...
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
The Apple Says [activity]
What to do<br /> <br /> Play this game like “Simon Says.” With small children, have them all participate. Explain to only do the exercise if “The Ap...
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
Hot Potato [activity]
What to say<br /> <br /> There are many good vegetables to eat. We need to eat vegetables every day. What are some of your favorites? What do you li...
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
Follow the Red Pepper [activity]
What to do<br /> <br /> <br /> This is an adapted version of “Follow the Leader.”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ask a volunteer to be the “Red P...
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
Developing the Senses: Guess the Fruit or Vegetable [activity]
What to do<br /> <br /> Put a fruit or vegetable in a small paper bag. Have the children sit in a circle and guess what is in the bag without lookin...
Health & Well-Being, Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood
Rising Bread [activity]
What to do<br /> Tell the story of making bread, below. Tell the kids to move in the parts<br /> of the story where they can act out what’s happenin...
Nutrition and Wellness for Early Childhood, Health & Well-Being Activity